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Old 12-18-2016 | 03:07 PM
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Looks so freshhhh
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Old 12-19-2016 | 07:50 AM
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Looks great!
Old 12-19-2016 | 07:59 AM
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Also swapped from fram to OEM oil filter at the push of some close friends that had done some research about oil flow etc.
If Fram were that terrible they wouldnt be on the shelves anymore. Getting into the very fine details its easy to say one is better than the other. Its like paper racing, Real world is something different though. Yes there are times different construction has advantages over another, but for the average person, they will be just fine. Not to mention the Tough Guards are decent filters. On the rare occurrence that i find a deal on something different for a better price, the only filter i have ever used is Fram. Never in over a million miles of driving have i ever had an engine issue (related to oil/filtration). The TL runs on 15-20k oil change intervals with Fram (usually, but not always swapped out at the half way point), Lapping days, Idling all day long for work. Quality oil will do your engine more good than a cheap filter will do it harm, especially if the engine is in good operating shape to begin with
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Old 12-19-2016 | 05:13 PM
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I can't believe you were thinking of getting rid of that Rio Goddess for that Laguna Sh*t!!!

Don't get me wrong, I love LSB and was looking at a Laguna Seca E46 M3 Vert' myself at one point, but now as we near 2017, you'd have to be crazy to trade your classic AP2 Rio Yellow S2K for one....
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Old 12-19-2016 | 05:31 PM
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Fatty for sure...I was mainly upset at the Fram because the o-ring kinked and it was leaking, but I guess that means I didn't lube it well enough. Oh well..either way, I'll just plan ahead with the oem filters from now on.
2K...thanks brother, I was thinking that same thing...the damn car is such a damn joy to drive in the evenings...highway fun, curvy fun and looks nice! I would have regretted.
Old 12-20-2016 | 09:04 AM
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So clean, it looks brand new!
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Old 12-20-2016 | 09:35 AM
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I must say J, you take such good care of your cars. No joke, watching your threads / updates pour through gives me motivation to give similar care to mine
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Old 12-20-2016 | 10:07 AM
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You were thinking of selling the S2k for a laguna M3 vert? J I am not joking if you end up thinking of selling your S please let me know. I want to buy it. White is my first choice personally but yellow has always been a very close second.
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Old 12-20-2016 | 10:18 AM
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It's already spoken for

Get your own
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Old 12-20-2016 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
You were thinking of selling the S2k for a laguna M3 vert? J I am not joking if you end up thinking of selling your S please let me know. I want to buy it. White is my first choice personally but yellow has always been a very close second.
The M3 he was looking at was a coupe, not a vert.

Had it been in good running condition, it would be a tough choice .. both cars (to me) are very desirable.
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Old 12-20-2016 | 10:26 AM
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Make sure third gear is intact!

Gorgeous ride J! Was never a fan of yellow cars but I could make an exception...
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Old 12-20-2016 | 10:57 AM
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Gorgeous ride J! Was never a fan of yellow cars but I could make an exception...
The S2k is probably about the only non-exotic I could drive in Yellow.
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Old 12-20-2016 | 08:18 PM
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Thanks guys...very much.
Very nice compliments in here from some of the guys...thanks T especially.
I agree too...I wrote off yellow because I traditionally don't like yellow cars, but something about it on this...maybe the :ghey: little honda convertible and the :ghey: yellow color cancel each other out?!? LOL...

Jason, who knows what the future holds, man...Johnny definitely was close to having his hands on it though already. bidding war!?!?




Love you guys.
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Old 12-21-2016 | 08:05 AM
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The car looks great... The top just finishes it off..

I hear what you're saying about yellow, but it depends on the car.. Your cars looks great in yellow, IMO so does a Z06, 911 and few others..

But yellow on lets say a CTS-V wagon... IMO it would look

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Old 12-21-2016 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143

Thanks guys...very much.
Very nice compliments in here from some of the guys...thanks T especially.
I agree too...I wrote off yellow because I traditionally don't like yellow cars, but something about it on this...maybe the :ghey: little honda convertible and the :ghey: yellow color cancel each other out?!? LOL...

Jason, who knows what the future holds, man...Johnny definitely was close to having his hands on it though already. bidding war!?!?




Love you guys.
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Old 12-21-2016 | 07:27 PM
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I get dibs on the Advans
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Old 12-22-2016 | 09:03 AM
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I get dibs on the Advans
WTF? I've had dibs on those for a long time now. They'd look better on my car anyway.
Old 12-22-2016 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
WTF? I've had dibs on those for a long time now. They'd look better on my car anyway.
Advan's aren't OEM
Old 12-22-2016 | 09:27 AM
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Advan's aren't OEM
Neither is my trunk spoiler or phone holder.
Old 12-22-2016 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
Neither is my trunk spoiler or phone holder.
I don't even know who you are anymore...
Old 01-01-2017 | 10:53 PM
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as of last Monday, headlights refinished properly...car is fully sorted as it stands right now.
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Old 01-01-2017 | 11:05 PM
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What products did you use
Old 01-01-2017 | 11:17 PM
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It's my friend that does this...
we dry sanded 600...then he finished with 800/1000/2000/3000...
then 1 tack and 2 heavy coats of high end 2K clear over them.
They don't need further polish after that, it looks like new plastic.
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Old 01-02-2017 | 08:48 AM
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you spray clear on them while there still on the car??
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Originally Posted by Oh Sickest TL
you spray clear on them while there still on the car??
It's easy if you just take the bumper off.
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yes it is lol.

But i meant did he do it with the bumper on and err thang
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I mean, it's clear coat, so we figure it's good as extra protection over the front of the car anyway.
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Old 01-02-2017 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
It's easy if you just take the bumper off.
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
I mean, it's clear coat, so we figure it's good as extra protection over the front of the car anyway.
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Old 01-02-2017 | 09:52 PM
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Nice. Thanks for prepping it so well for me
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Old 01-03-2017 | 06:32 AM
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LMFAO...
something tells me I better just keep the car to maintain my friendships!
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Old 01-03-2017 | 11:36 AM
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LMFAO...
something tells me I better just keep the car to maintain my sanity!
Not a bad idea
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Two friends enter. One friend leaves (with the car, the other leaves all pouty).
Old 01-03-2017 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
Two friends enter. One friend leaves (with the car, the other leaves all pouty).
I think I've watched that on the 'hub before..
Old 02-25-2017 | 07:57 AM
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Been slackin a bit...
some major life changes these days.
Today was a nice foggy morning, decided to go take a few new shots.
Still love driving the car...such a visceral driving experience and very very different from driving the V.
I crave driving the other when I get my fill of the one I'm in, which is awesome. #firstworldproblems #spoiledandsoiledbitch

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Old 02-25-2017 | 07:59 AM
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Such a good combo. Love those wheels on the S J.
Old 02-25-2017 | 08:12 AM
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Thanks Jason...
I was so in love with them...I really wanted to try and find a set that would work on the Vagon too, but then I thought, meh, been there, done that.
I love the S2000...you'd probably boost it, but you'd LOVE driving it to the dragon.
My new friend and I plan to do a long weekend trip up to TENN/NC at some point to visit her dad and we'll hit the dragon together.
Should be awesome.
Old 02-25-2017 | 08:14 AM
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Thanks Jason...
I was so in love with them...I really wanted to try and find a set that would work on the Vagon too, but then I thought, meh, been there, done that.
I love the S2000...you'd probably boost it, but you'd LOVE driving it to the dragon.
My new friend and I plan to do a long weekend trip up to TENN/NC at some point to visit her dad and we'll hit the dragon together.
Should be awesome.
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Bad ass pics man. Awesome plans about making that trip too. Glad things are looking up for you
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